1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Draped Bust, Button
AU55 NGC. Baker-5, Vlack 22-R, W-10440, High R.6. The rare
W-10440 variety of the Washington & Independence Draped Bust
cent is recognized by the button on the tunic, and the position of
the 7 in the date slightly lower than the 1 and 8. This specimen is
particularly well preserved, with a sharp strike and hints of red
color near the rims. Listed on page 76 of the 2011 Guide
Book. MRB AU50.Purchased from Jim Kelly (4/18/1952).From The W. Philip Keller Collection of U.S. Colonials. (PCGS# 679)